What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Superintendent position at Actalent?
Traveling Superintendent – Hyperscale Data Center
Position Overview
Lead delivery of a marquee hyperscale data center project as the Owner’s Representative. You’ll be the client’s on-site leader—driving scope, schedule, and budget from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Align owner priorities, manage risk, and maintain accountability.
- Schedule & Controls: Monitor critical path, validate progress, and ensure timely milestones.
- Cost Management: Oversee pay apps, change orders, and forecasts.
- Design & Quality: Review drawings, address constructability, and support commissioning.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear reporting and facilitate decision-making.
- Safety & Compliance: Champion site safety and regulatory adherence.
Qualifications
- 10 years in mission-critical or large-scale construction (data center experience preferred).
- Expertise in scheduling (CPM/P6), project controls, and commissioning of complex MEP/Electrical systems.
- Strong communication skills; ability to simplify technical topics for executives.
- Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Work Environment
- On-site leadership with periodic travel for program and vendor engagements.
- Collaborate with elite teams in a culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.
This is a Permanent position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.
Eligible for: - Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA - FSA - AD&D Insurance - Disability and Maternity Benefits - 401K Retirement Plan - Bonuses
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $100,000 - $180,000